Ramstein supports JTF Odyssey Dawn

U.S. Air Force C-130J taxis toward the runway en route to support Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 21, 2011. Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes all necessary measures to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree Whitney Esposito)

Ramstein supports JTF Odyssey Dawn

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Ryan Wells, 37th Airlift Squadron, conducts pre-flight checks of his oxygen mask in preparation for a mission to support Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 21, 2011. Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes all necessary measures to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree Whitney Esposito)

Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- A KC-135 Stratotanker taxies before takeoff for a refueling mission in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn. JTF Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes "all necessary measures" to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Gadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Sam Locklear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabitha M. Lee)

Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Members of the 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron remove a power cart to allow a KC-135 Stratotanker to taxi for a refueling mission in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn. JTF Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes "all necessary measures" to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Gadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Sam Locklear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabitha M. Lee)

Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Members of the 100th Air Refueling Wing Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and crew members from the 351st Air Refueling Squadron prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker for a refueling mission in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn. JTF Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes "all necessary measures" to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Gadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Sam Locklear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabitha M. Lee)

Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- A crew member from the 351st Air Refueling Squadron removes an inspection seal from a KC-135 Stratotanker before boarding for a refueling mission in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn. JTF Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes "all necessary measures" to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Gadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Sam Locklear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabitha M. Lee)